From Toronto Music Scene

By: TJ Liebgott
January 7, 2009

The best way to describe the sound of Fleece Elves debut EP The Dreams is its as if Scott Weiland went and scoped out The Horseshoe and The Silver Dollar Room looking for the perfect backing band. Although lead singer Jason Adolph doesn't sound like a Weiland wannabe, his voice becomes eerily similar in songs like "Full of Empty" and "All The Colours You See."

The album is fairly interesting overall. Fleece Elves' sound contains a mishmash of singer/songwriter meets the 70's skipping directly to 90's alt rock, however it's done in a cohesive way instead of a musical train wreck of contradictory styles. I am curious to see what this band can build on when they release a complete album.

The Dreams EP is available at http://www.myspace.com/fleeceelves .

TTT (Out of 5)

http://www.torontomusicscene.ca/cd-dvd-reviews/fleece-elves-the-dreams-ep-cd-review.html


From It's Not The Band I Hate, It's Their Fans

friday, february 13, 2009
by: Bobby B

I received a pretty decent little EP from a local band called Fleece Elves. Although the band has been playing together for a couple of years now, The Dreams EP is the first time that they've made product available to the public and they've got a sound that is warm and easy to absorb. Their style could best be described as easily accessible folk tinged pop music with the emphasis placed on the Americana side of things. The EP opens with the most upbeat song of the four, entitled Full Of Empty. It's incredibly catchy, and the full sound of the chorus reminds me of some of the great straight forward rock music of the early 90's, stuff like The Odds or Counting Crows. The little guitar strains that poke through some of the lyrics show a hint of their classic rock influence, which manifests itself in full force by the end of the EP. Pin Cushion and Red Star are the songs that most openly display their roots rock influences, which will likely cause many to compare them to Wilco, although I think that perhaps The Skydiggers or The Cash Brothers would be a more accurate point of reference. The harmonies are very unique, and the guitar, once again, is given centre stage, especially during the latter half of the latter track, where the band's sense of adventure starts to peek through. The real clincher is the last song, entitled All The Colours You See. Track One may be the catchiest song, but this one has the most obvious hook, one that will have you singing along within the first minute of its nearly seven minute time span. The aforementioned classic rock influence really shines on this one, as the structure leans heavily on tempo changes and country rock guitar virtuosities, reminding me a lot of the Allman Brothers. Overall, this is a solid primer for what is to come, and it'll be neat to see if the band chooses to follow the jam format of the last song, or they play up the power pop angle of the first song.

http://itsnotthebandihateitstheirfans.blogspot.com/search/label/fleece%20elves

Greetings

We have posted a four song ep/demo called "The Dreams" All songs were recorded in July 2008 by Andy Magoffin at the House of Miracles, London ON and then mixed in October at Canterbury Studio, Toronto by Sam Ibbett.

If you'd like a copy of the ep please contact us at: fleeceelves@yahoo.com

The two other songs that appear on our space are what they are. "All Doors Should Open" was recorded in February at 219 Dufferin, Toronto by Damian. "Wednesday Night Axis" was recorded in July at the House of Miracles by Andy very late at night.

Enjoy